Ducati Monster Forum

Last chance to ride the Crest, at least for awhile...
I'm headed down Friday, staying at Case De Hauer.

Who's in?!?  [Dolph]

I'm down with that sickness!

What's the plan?

You know I am!

the only sat is I have to be back in town by 1 to get my study group and homework on!

But I have all morning!

Sunday I want to ride as much as possible!  [Dolph]

Geeeeez, must I do everything?

Get up early
Meet at CAD
Ride 'til we can't ride no mo  ;D

that's a plan ;D

For the new guy. What is CAD?

Only the coolest place evAR!  8)

Coffee At Dawn, coffee shop.

It's a general gathering place North of I-40, a mile or so before the crest road [thumbsup] [coffee]

And why is it so cool?

It's cool because that's were the cool kids hang out  8) [bacon] [beer] [leo] [evil]

So meet at CAD at 7???

Coffee at Dawn I know! I'm not slow, I'm special!

CAD is in Cedar Crest on the left (as you head North) just as you come into town.  Big sign says Coffee at Dawn with a big steaming coffee cup painted on it.

Anybody down for a run this afternoon?  I rode the Supersport to work.

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Ok.  For those that don't know...  Betty has been out of commission for over a week now due to a frickin' chain master link.  Yes...  a chain master link.  Seems the chain has been discontinued and therefore the master link is gone too.

If'n Steve @ MotoAuthority can't hook a brutha up with a different master link, I'M BUYING A NEW CHAIN!  Cuz damn...  Betty & I just simply **can't** miss the Sunday Crest run w/y'all...

ok im in. hit the crest already today at 7am but....................................
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...............went to santa fe and coming back into town on I25
got popped with laser not radar....................................but
I was following a car, close and there is no way he could have hit me
pulled ME over I said I was following a car and wasn't watching my speed
I think i must have said a code for you couldnt have hit me with your laser and I will go to court and
fight because he gave me a warning...............huge sigh of relief
95 in a 65!!!!!!! [drink]

http://www.krush.com/item/ducati-1198 (http://www.krush.com/item/ducati-1198)

Whew! When did they start monitoring that road?!  [roll] Glad I dont live in Santa Fe, I was used to my 30-minute haul between Santa Fe and CAD! Speeds...well  [cheeky]

Wait you said I25...sorry I mean S14.

Bought a new chain.  Dammit.  See y'all Sunday w/Betty.

earlier in the day i was headed north on s14, before the madrid turns, slowing from 151to 129 and i look in my mirror and a Lexus is BLOWING by me at 140! or more! FREAKED ME!

what time Saturday? where? convoy to the crest? I'm in ...hopefully early

Don't you hate it when people ignore the posted speed limits  ;D [laugh]

We're planning on leaving Karl's around 7 in the A.M.

I'm in!! I'll see y'all there!!

shoot me karls address

5300 Arvilla Ave NE

see you at 7  :)

 [thumbsup] [Dolph]

I just spoke with James Esquibel, who fell during our outing Saturday.  He has a concussion (as though we couldn't tell by the blood running out of his right ear!), a few broken ribs, and several other swollen, tweaked, and torn appendages, but doctors have told him he should make a full recovery. 

James doesn't remember much of what happened before impact, but he asked me to relay his thanks to everyone who stopped and helped him out, as well as those who gathered his stuff and helped get the bike onto the trailer.  I'll add my personal thanks to his....thanks to everyone who helped.  It means a lot to see friends rally around friends.  It lets me know that I have chosen my friends and riding companions well.

Scott,
Anything we can do to help him get around or get things done for him until he's back on his feet?
He has been riding with our group and I'd love show him that we care for a fellow rider.

I already offered for myself, and if anything comes up I'll let you know.

Thank you

This is not sounding good, please wish James from my end as well! This is the same James who rides a Kawasaki-Black with few flames and slicks on Crest few times?  :'(

Yes, Sir.  That's him.  The Kawasaki in completely demolished, so he won't be riding that one any more.

I'll pass along your well wishes.

I'm glad to hear he is doing much, please pass along that if he does need anything were around as well.  [beer]

Will do, Krys.

Karl and I rode with him among my last few on Crest before the move...I still remember a blazing ride with James downhill, he would too....I could hear my heart! He is always fun and I enjoyed his company on Sandia track as well...I'm sure he will recover and be on another monster! Thanks, Scott!

One last thought and I'll leave this subject.  I have James' sunglasses in my possession.  One of the lenses is scuffed up pretty badly.  They are Oakley "Half Wire" ( not Half Wire 2.0) models.  I figured I'd be nice and buy him a new set of lenses, but the glasses are old enough that Oakley has discontinued these lenses.

Anybody interested in chipping in for a new set of glasses for James?  The nearest thing I see to what he has is the Oakley Polarized Whisker at $200.  I'll kick in $50.  Any takers?

I found MotoGP Plantiff models in the Oakley Vault for $125 that he'd probably like if we can't get to $200 for the Whiskers.  The Vault is where they sell discontinued models at a discount.

I'll chip in.

Anyone else?

Scott, its a sure thing, just let me know and I'll send a check or pay by Paypal. [thumbsup] Thanks!

Tell you guys what....I'm going to go ahead and buy a pair for him and if you want to chip in, just sent me a check or hand me a wad of cash or whatever.  Goal is $200 plus tax or shipping...whichever I have to pay, so if we get there I'll refuse....if we don't I'll eat whatever we're short.

I'm in

Got him a pair of Whisker Polarized this weekend.  Total bill was $241 with a soft case and tax.

Karl kindly kicked in a $50 spot.  Thanks, Karl!

I called James this weekend and he wasn't available, but I'll get them to him at the first opportunity.  I'll pass along everyone's well wishes when I see him.  Last I heard he was about to approach his insurance agent to see what he needs to do to get back onto two wheels.  Trooper!

I'm in! When I see you again I'll hand you some cash  [thumbsup]

unless you got a paypal [beer]

First things first.....

I spoke with James this afternoon and he's back at work.  Turns out he actually broke SIX ribs, a collar bone, a scapula, and had a concussion.   :o

Remind me not to crash next time you see me.  That sounds painful!

Thanks to Karl and JJ who each donated $50 to get James a new pair of glasses.  I'll try to get a picture of him wearing them when I meet him later this week for all to see.   [thumbsup]

 :o ??? Was he riding naked?! Wow, I must be made of cast iron to have flipped off my bike on Crest and walk scratch less or one awful lucky SOB! I feel bad for him, that is a nasty recovery...Thank you so much for doing this Scott!  [thumbsup]

It could have been a lot worse but he was wearing top notch gear including a one piece race suit.
The bike hit the ground hard enough that Scott heard it being in front and I saw it flipping 6 feet in the air coming around the corner.
I was really glad you were wearing a back protector when you had your mishap.
Hope to see you soon [Dolph]
 

Just an update since a couple of more folks have kicked in to the "James' Glasses Fund".

Karl, Joel, and Stuart all donated $50, and Larry donated $20, so that's $170.  That only leaves me out $70, so that suits me fine.  Thanks to all of you who helped out.  I'm sure James will appreciate the thought, especially since he missed a couple of weeks work during his recovery.

You guys are absolutely the best!   [drink]